Research Associate (m/f/d) / 13805 / Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IKIM) (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in)

Research Associate (m/f/d) (Pay scale: EG 13 TV-L) Area of application: Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IKIM) Job ID: 13805 Start date: 01.10.2026 Scope: Full-time / 38.5 hours per week Contract type: Fixed-term Duration: 30.06.2030 Project-based limitation according to §14 Abs. 1 TzBfG

Your tasks:

• Opportunity to conduct high-level interdisciplinary research within the newly established DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre CRC/SFB 1752 “DYNAMO – Immediate Tumor Dynamics in Melanoma Therapy”, investigating the earliest mechanisms of therapy resistance in melanoma during the first days and weeks after therapy initiation (“DYNAMO Window”); further information: https://www.uni-due.de/crc1752/ (https://www.uni-due.de/crc1752/)
• Cross-project reproducible data analysis using state-of-the-art statistical and algorithmic methods - Multi-omics data integration
• single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
• automated hypothesis testing
• reproducible workflows
• interactions with interdisciplinary teams
• Presentation of scientific results at meetings and conferences

Your profile:

• You have visible expertise (strong track record) in computer science, bioinformatics, applied mathematics, technical medicine or related disciplines
• You are highly motivated to expand your knowledge in bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics, precision medicine
• You have experience in biomedical data analysis, software engineering, programming with Python and (optionally) Rust as well as workflow development with Snakemake, and bayesian/uncertainty awareness expertise
• You are able to work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams
• You are a highly motivated, creative and team-oriented personality
• You are proficient in spoken and written English

Look forward to:

• A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW
• Fair pay according to collective agreement (TV-L) incl. annual special payment and company supplementary pension scheme
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year (based on a 5-day week)
• Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments
• Working with modern equipment and certified quality standards
• Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g., company daycare, holiday program for school-aged children, advice and support from the Department for Family & Health in all life situations
• Diverse training and further education opportunities, e.g., in the Bildungsakademie of the UK Essen
• Health management, e.g., occupational reintegration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports offers
• Attractive additional benefits, e.g., discounted canteen meals, community events, dormitory places

Framework conditions: The classification is based on personal and collective agreement requirements. Severely disabled applicants and those of equivalent status within the meaning of § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. The advertised position is generally also suitable for part-time employees. UK Essen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented. You are encouraged to apply and, in the sense of the LGG, will be given priority if you have the same qualifications. A certificate according to §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) regarding vaccination and serostatus for measles is required.